Science

Topic 3 Questions due for Wednesday:

1) Write down the 4 chemical reactions responsible for acid rain.  Below each write down the reaction in words.

2)  What are 4 consequences of acid rain?

3)  Use figure 3.10 and name a country where there are:

a) "Areas of air pollution and emissions"

b)  "Sensitive soils"

c)  "Present problem area"

4)  What is it about acid precipitation that causes damage to organisms?

5)  How do glaciers that melted 20 000 years ago help us neutralize acid rain?

6) What is liming?  What is it also called?

7)  What is the name of the device used on cars that reduces oxide emissions? How does it work?

8) How does industry prevent the release of oxides?